recording if you set [SUPER NS] to [ON] while the NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 33) is also set to ON.

and [“SUPER NIGHTSHOT”] appear on the screen.

To cancel the setting, set [SUPER NS] to [OFF] or set the NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF.

•Do not use NightShot/[SUPER NS] in bright places. This may cause a malfunction.

•Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects (p. 33).

•Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is attached.

•Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 51) when it is hard to focus automatically.

•The shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness. The motion of the picture may slow down in this case.

NS LIGHT (NightShot Light)

You can record clearer pictures by setting [NS LIGHT], which emits infrared light (invisible), to [ON] (the default setting) using either of the functions below:

–For DCR-HC36/HC46:NightShot plus or [SUPER NSPLUS] (p. 33).–For DCR-HC96:NightShot or [SUPER NS] (p. 52).

•Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects (p. 33).

•Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is attached (p. 33).•The maximum shooting distance using [NS LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet).•For DCR-HC36/HC46:

If you record subjects in dark places, such as night scenes or in moonlight, set [NS LIGHT] to [OFF]. You can make the image color deeper this way.

COLOR SLOW S (Color Slow Shutter)

When you set [COLOR SLOW S] to [ON], you can record an image brighter in color even in dark places.

and [COLOR SLOW SHUTTER] appear on the screen.To cancel [COLOR SLOW S], touch [OFF].

•Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 51) when it is hard to focus automatically.

•The shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness. The motion of the picture may slow down at this time.

ZEBRA (DCR-HC96)

This is useful as a guide when adjusting the brightness. When you change the default setting, is displayed. The zebra pattern is not recorded.

BOFFThe zebra pattern is not displayed.

70

The zebra pattern appears at a screen brightness level of about 70 IRE.

100

The zebra pattern appears at a screen brightness level of about 100 IRE or higher.

•Portions of the screen where brightness is about 100 IRE or above may appear overexposed.

•The zebra pattern is diagonal stripes that appear in portions of the screen where brightness is at a preset level.

SELF-TIMERWhen you set [SELF-TIMER] to [ON]

(), the self-timer starts recording in about 10 seconds after pressing REC START/ STOP to record the movie, or PHOTO to record still images.

To cancel the count down, touch [RESET].To cancel [SELF-TIMER], touch [OFF].

•You can also set the self-timer with the REC START/STOP button or PHOTO button of the Remote Commander (p. 40).

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